I'm black and I support all movies with people of color. We need to step up and help each other. Last weekend I bought my copy of Crazy Rich Asians on 4K disc.
@fr dude..this movie is all chinese ppl..the only asians they had in there were south asians and they made look like baffoons--chinese ppl are racist toward braxxx ppl
Thanks for what you've done! Didn't understand lack of representation and lack of community with my Asian brothers and sisters until I went to the Women's Rally this year and they mentioned every other race, except for Asians. Now, look what you have helped to start! The power of pride wasn't so clear until CRA appeared. I didn't realize how invisible I felt until I saw CRA, so thanks to Jon Chu and all who came before and after💓💓
This man paved the way for Ke Huy Kwan’s return to Hollywood. His work has had ripple effects and I’m sure these will continue to bring more opportunities to talented people we haven’t even met yet
when i was little, kids would constantly say i should be mulan for halloween (happened in high school too) and everytime the magic school bus played, theyd single me out of the class and say im the asian girl in it to embarass me. id get asked if jackie chan was my dad as a joke. so yeah. representation is important. but the only progress we have is fresh of the boat and crazy rich asians.
Wanted to be an actor 20 years ago and when asked why I wanted to be in the film industry I said “because the only Asians portrayed by Hollywood are typecast as Kung-fu fighters or geeky, nerdy types.” He just looked at me and went silent for a moment and says” you know? Your right.” Damn right I’m right back in my day there was no “sexy” Asian even though I looked like a Greek god at the time lol
I just don't get it. What about asian cinema? I mean there are literally millions of movies from like South Korea, China, and Japan that are being ignored. South Korea has some of the greatest movies I've ever seen. It's already there and it's being ignored because they aren't speaking English. That's like Russian immigrants waiting for a "crazy rich russians" movie instead of watching movies from russia.
@@arthurwild6563 maaaaaybe because they don't understand Korean, Chinese etcetc? And i mean, who is born in a different country of their parents/grandparents usually didn't feel "represented" by those film, because is made for the people who are in those places, meanwhile second/third etcetc generation of immigrants usually are more represented by people with the same background. For example, shang chi is a film made for asian who were born in america, or in western society in general.
@@arthurwild6563 and ofc if the number are small, slowly will be the representation, but it's also important to a country to remember that those people are real. I think my country isn't very progressive also becouse some themes, like racism or homophobia, aren't touched at all in TV series. And yes, younger generation have acces to internet, but it's not enough to me.
I enjoyed this video, based on the title I was skeptical and I had a desire to dislike it before even watching it. But I decided to give it a chance and I'm glad I did
I am not an individual. When someone that looks like me succeeds or fails, I deeply care because it is important that people that look like me succeed and do not fail. But I am not racist.
I couldn’t care less about diversity in movies. I loved crazy rich Asians and it makes sense that it’s predominantly Asian just like a movie in Nigeria is full of black people or a movie in Scandinavia with all white people. Geographical/historical accuracy is important IMO. Represent yourself, don’t look to others to represent you. Especially Hollywood.
Kevin Zhang I don’t know if you noticed, but movie is a form of art. And art has been a tool to convey social messages throughout time. Even movies can be used to convey messages. I’d say, go look at French films. I’m recently being acquainted to them through my French class.They have a lot of movies dealing with many current social issues, including representation and minority issues. And many of them are great works.
Crazy rich Asians was a run of the mill rom com that wasn't even funny. If not for having an all Asian cast it would have the terrible reviews it deserves. There is nothing original about that movie other than it's literally ALL Asian characters.
1. Taiwan is not China. 2. Nobody deserves representation. 3. If you want something to happen, make it yourself instead of complaining when people don't offer you a free ride based on your heritage.
Remy Lebeau 1. Taiwan is the other name for the Republic of China. The whole world is having this dilemma of having 2 countries called China, the Republic of China and the People’s Republic of China. Both claiming to be the real China. 2. Nobody deserves representation is only true if all are treated similarly in the first place regardless of race or other identifying factors. That way, only talent and character can be your only judge. However, I doubt that is the case today. 3. What do you think he is doing? He made a Hollywood movie filled with Asian-Americans and even actors from Asian countries. He just wanted more filmmakers and even the industry to allow for more Asian-American films. He’s pushing for Asian-American actors and actresses to rise to fame with these movies, just like their Asian counterparts in Asia. And to be fair, given the traditional importance of practical jobs like medicine or business in Asian-American households, the lack of representation in media was partly their (Asian-American’s) fault, though I noticed that there seems to be a change amongst the younger people towards the arts and acting.
I'm black and I support all movies with people of color. We need to step up and help each other. Last weekend I bought my copy of Crazy Rich Asians on 4K disc.
@fr dude..this movie is all chinese ppl..the only asians they had in there were south asians and they made look like baffoons--chinese ppl are racist toward braxxx ppl
We need to "STEP UP" ;)
Usually those who complain about representation are those who have it already, they don't know what it feels to be underrepresented.
amen to that! I certainly know what it's like to not get represented. Or worse, to have people misrepresent you.
Yup. They get offended that we want to feel included in a country that we live in 🙃.
Thanks for what you've done! Didn't understand lack of representation and lack of community with my Asian brothers and sisters until I went to the Women's Rally this year and they mentioned every other race, except for Asians. Now, look what you have helped to start! The power of pride wasn't so clear until CRA appeared. I didn't realize how invisible I felt until I saw CRA, so thanks to Jon Chu and all who came before and after💓💓
Thank god I decided to see if there were any interesting new ted talks.
May I just say that Jon Chu is paving the way for representation in film with Crazy Rich Asians and In The Heights!
really excited to see what he does with wicked
This man paved the way for Ke Huy Kwan’s return to Hollywood. His work has had ripple effects and I’m sure these will continue to bring more opportunities to talented people we haven’t even met yet
🦋God put that fire in your heart for a reason
when i was little, kids would constantly say i should be mulan for halloween (happened in high school too) and everytime the magic school bus played, theyd single me out of the class and say im the asian girl in it to embarass me. id get asked if jackie chan was my dad as a joke. so yeah. representation is important. but the only progress we have is fresh of the boat and crazy rich asians.
What about Kim’s confectionary?
Wanted to be an actor 20 years ago and when asked why I wanted to be in the film industry I said “because the only Asians portrayed by Hollywood are typecast as Kung-fu fighters or geeky, nerdy types.” He just looked at me and went silent for a moment and says” you know? Your right.” Damn right I’m right back in my day there was no “sexy” Asian even though I looked like a Greek god at the time lol
I just don't get it.
What about asian cinema? I mean there are literally millions of movies from like South Korea, China, and Japan that are being ignored.
South Korea has some of the greatest movies I've ever seen.
It's already there and it's being ignored because they aren't speaking English.
That's like Russian immigrants waiting for a "crazy rich russians" movie instead of watching movies from russia.
@@arthurwild6563 maaaaaybe because they don't understand Korean, Chinese etcetc?
And i mean, who is born in a different country of their parents/grandparents usually didn't feel "represented" by those film, because is made for the people who are in those places, meanwhile second/third etcetc generation of immigrants usually are more represented by people with the same background.
For example, shang chi is a film made for asian who were born in america, or in western society in general.
@@arthurwild6563 and ofc if the number are small, slowly will be the representation, but it's also important to a country to remember that those people are real. I think my country isn't very progressive also becouse some themes, like racism or homophobia, aren't touched at all in TV series. And yes, younger generation have acces to internet, but it's not enough to me.
Love from India,Aizawl City..God bless Asian
Maybe let the man finish speaking and let his talk have an impact before popping ads on everyone and distracting them from the message @ted
why so many dislikes?
Sometimes you have to get knocked down lower than you've ever been, to stand up taller than you ever were.
Woooow so inspiration.....I want to come see it attend this what do I do????
Wow. A wonderful TEDTalk
I'm here because my friends gave me this video link 😊
I enjoyed this video, based on the title I was skeptical and I had a desire to dislike it before even watching it. But I decided to give it a chance and I'm glad I did
Yay, bravo, excellent movie. Love Jon's work. 👍👍👍
Muito bom. Criativo, engraçado, humilde e um espetáculo de incentivo. valeu!!
Twice the pride, double the fall
I am not an individual. When someone that looks like me succeeds or fails, I deeply care because it is important that people that look like me succeed and do not fail. But I am not racist.
I couldn’t care less about diversity in movies. I loved crazy rich Asians and it makes sense that it’s predominantly Asian just like a movie in Nigeria is full of black people or a movie in Scandinavia with all white people. Geographical/historical accuracy is important IMO. Represent yourself, don’t look to others to represent you. Especially Hollywood.
inspiring
Isn't the Joy Luck Club the first Asian American movie with Asian American actors?
That's why he said that Crazy Rich Asians was the first in 25 years
Who is he?
Ferris Zhang famous director Jon M Chu.
He directed Crazy Rich Asians and In the Heights, as well as Now You See Me 2 and 3
lol this video is literally him explaining who he is
8 likes no views???
Sometimes the numbers don't show up.
the movie is too glamorous
Totes adorbs! TED POO!
diversity should be treated as a spice. It doesn't make a movie but it sure can enhance one.
The Justin Bieber movies are his best movies
it's irrelevant, the only thing that should be represented is the story being adapted
TED is so woke, they don’t have time for actual new ideas.
الله بلخير العراقي مر من هنا
Dalton _ دالتون
شكراً اخي
Just movies. All this fucking controversy and representation issues, God! World would be a better place in some aspects without movies!
Kevin Zhang I don’t know if you noticed, but movie is a form of art. And art has been a tool to convey social messages throughout time. Even movies can be used to convey messages.
I’d say, go look at French films. I’m recently being acquainted to them through my French class.They have a lot of movies dealing with many current social issues, including representation and minority issues. And many of them are great works.
#the_save_iraqi_people
1000th view!!
Crazy rich Asians was a run of the mill rom com that wasn't even funny. If not for having an all Asian cast it would have the terrible reviews it deserves. There is nothing original about that movie other than it's literally ALL Asian characters.
Racial nepotism is a form of love.
1. Taiwan is not China.
2. Nobody deserves representation.
3. If you want something to happen, make it yourself instead of complaining when people don't offer you a free ride based on your heritage.
Remy Lebeau
1. Taiwan is the other name for the Republic of China. The whole world is having this dilemma of having 2 countries called China, the Republic of China and the People’s Republic of China. Both claiming to be the real China.
2. Nobody deserves representation is only true if all are treated similarly in the first place regardless of race or other identifying factors. That way, only talent and character can be your only judge. However, I doubt that is the case today.
3. What do you think he is doing? He made a Hollywood movie filled with Asian-Americans and even actors from Asian countries. He just wanted more filmmakers and even the industry to allow for more Asian-American films. He’s pushing for Asian-American actors and actresses to rise to fame with these movies, just like their Asian counterparts in Asia. And to be fair, given the traditional importance of practical jobs like medicine or business in Asian-American households, the lack of representation in media was partly their (Asian-American’s) fault, though I noticed that there seems to be a change amongst the younger people towards the arts and acting.
Elon Musk's chinese version(irrelevant, but noticed it)
It's an impressive accomplishment, but a bit hollow, as many of the cast members are sellouts.
Wooster Sellouts? As in?
lefty bs
Midnight Rambler what do you mean? Not going to attack you. Just curious about your comment